Outside the main city gate, Zhou Qing stood in the air, flames burning and lightning cackling on the Nine Flames Spear in his hand. The powerful pressure that flooded out from his body was akin to a storm as it engulfed the land.

As countless people gazed upon this figure, they seemed to once again see the dignified king of the Great Zhou Empire at its peak.

“King Zhou Qing!”

“King Zhou Qing!”

Innumerable cheers filled with reverence exploded from the city walls, almost bursting one’s eardrums.

Joy flooded Zhou Yuan’s eyes as he gazed at Zhou Qing’s mountain-like back. Overcoming the shadow in his heart meant that his strength would gradually recover, something that made Zhou Yuan sincerely happy. 

“Father, you did not lose to king Wu. The baby you gave everything to protect has now began to grow up.”

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